News You Can Use – September 11, 2019

How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Dorian

One of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded, Hurricane Dorian, has devastated the Bahamas. In times of crises such as this, many people want to assist by providing donations or goods. But you must be aware of scams. Here are organizations that have been vetted and which will take your donations. CNBC

Oktoberfest Facts

This is a quite interesting infographic about Germany’s famous Oktoberfest, which 6.3 million people attended last year. Learn all about it as well as history, beer, food and more. You don’t even need a dirndl or Lederhosen to enjoy this. Wallet Hub

Love Downton Abbey?

Viking is offering U.S. residents a chance to win a trip to the filming location of Downton Abbey, including roundtrip Business air for two, an 8-day Paris & the Heart of Normandy river cruise and more. Entries must be in by October 31, 2019. Viking Cruises

How to Travel Using an E-Bike or Scooter

Curious about those electric bikes, scooters and mopeds scattered across city centers these days? There’s been an explosion of electric vehicles-for-hire in cities worldwide, providing alternatives to public transport for getting around town. The New York Times

4 Mountain Getaways Worth a Peak

For many, nothing says summer like a beach vacation. But others prefer to spend the season at elevation — especially with record high temperatures in the forecast. Here are four U.S. destinations renowned for their hiking, biking, dining and bounty of mountain charm. Dallas Morning News